Opel Admiral 4.6 V6 Automatic

Opel Admiral 4.6 V6 Automatic

Opel Admiral 4.6 V6 Automatic

In 1964, Opel introduced its KAD (Kapitän, Admiral, Diplomat) "A" series models. The Admiral "A" was the middle model in this three-car range. The cars were first presented in February 1964, but volume production of the Admiral began only in May 1964: Chevrolet powered V8 Diplomats started rolling off the production line three months later, in August 1964.

General Data

Make
Opel
Model
Admiral
Sub Model
4.6 V6 Automatic
Model Code
KAD-A
Production Year(s)
1965 - 1968
Country of origin
Germany

Body work and dimensions

Body type
Saloon
Doors
4
Number of seats
5
Length CM
494.8
Length in
194.80
Width CM
190.2
Width in
74.88
Height CM
144.5
Height in
56.89
Wheelbase CM
184.5
Wheelbase in
72.64
Curb Weight KG
1530
Curb Weight LBS
3373

Engine

Engine Type
V
Cylinders
8
Engine Displacement (cc)
4638
Engine Displacement (cui)
283
Engine (l)
4.6
Engine HP
187
Engine PS
190
Engine KW
140
@RPM
4600
Engine Max Torque (NM)
347
Engine Max Torque (Lb-Ft)
256
Engine Max Torque (kgf-m)
35.38
Engine Max Torque RPM
3000
Fueltype
Gasoline

Transmission

Transmission Type
Automatic

Chassis

Engine position
Front
Drive Train
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel Tank Capacity Liter
82

Performance (Factory Claim)

Top Speed Km/h
198
Top Speed MP/H
123
Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 0-62 Mph in sec.
10.8

Brakes and suspension

Front Brakes
Disk
Rear Brakes
Drums
Front Suspension
Coil Springs
Rear Suspension
Leaf Springs
Standard Tire Size
7.00S17

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Technical Specifications
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Last modified
14/03/2023

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